split type or window aircons

Posted by Hammerhead (61 days ago)

Renovation a flat for rent.

The difference in price of the units is insignificant but the cost of putting up scaldfolding jacks up the cost appreciably.

Would installing split type be a hassle and more costly for upkeep and maintenance? Also heard about problems after major building renovaton.

Anybody has experience on that?


I'd like to hear from folks who are renting and get their views, too.

Would you feel more positive about a flat with split type rather than the window units? To what extend would this affect your decision to rent an apartment.

Many thanks

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Posted by cara (61 days ago)

if two flats were the same except for the air cons, i'd always take the split over the window ones.

Posted by janes addiction (61 days ago)

Agree with Cara.

Posted by wedgie (61 days ago)

I find the window aircons let in much more outside noise compared with the splits, so would much prefer splits.

Posted by Hammerhead (60 days ago)

Thanks everyone for responding.

I am convinced split types will definitely add value to the flat.
Assuming two flats were same, would you be willing to pay slightly higher rent for having split types? How much a premium would you put on having them?

Thanks guys

Posted by evildeeds (60 days ago)

It's a bit like car options, necessities and nice to haves. The necessities will ensure a sale, the nice to haves will not command a premium but will maybe make the car more easy to sell. Split level air-con comes into the nice to have bracket, for selling or renting it will not make a difference however you may realise the sale / rental faster.

Posted by DaHKGKid (59 days ago)

Splits simply are better, no noise and no taking up valuable window space and most splits being longer distribute cool air more efficiently. My two cents!

Posted by Moppet (59 days ago)

definitely splits, we rented for 2 years with window air cons and couldn't use the bedroom because it was so noisy. when we bought we insisted on split and wouldn't consider any property without it.

Posted by Hammerhead (59 days ago)

Thank you all taking the time to give me feedback.

Evildeeds, like your analogy.

Posted by oldhand (56 days ago)

on equal capacity basis split types are generally (in most cases) more energy efficient, and much more importantly quiet :)

Posted by finblue (45 days ago)

there are hybrid types available - the outside compressor unit has the same footprint as a window unit, but sits entirely outside on the ledge (you board up/glaze the hole) while the cooling fan goes wherever you want.

These can be installed from the inside, without the need for scaffolding outside

I used 'General' - all the benefits of a split aircon, just a bit more plumbing and platering than a window unit

Posted by MJ1 (43 days ago)

splits hands down, no contest!

Posted by dadda (43 days ago)

I would pay higher rent for splits.

I live in a unit now with window airconds in the high windows of all bedrooms. we have to stand on the window sill to adjust the temp. Dangerous, especially when my wife was pregnant.

Splits are the only wat to go!!